Tag: Daimler

Right-hand-drive Renault Twingo may depend on Nissan tie-up

Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo “wants” to make the reborn Renault Twingo in right-hand-drive but admitted making the business case to do so was “a challenge”. The new electric city car, which is based on the French firm’s new Ampr Small EV platform, will go on sale in left-hand-drive markets in 2026, priced from less… Continue reading Right-hand-drive Renault Twingo may depend on Nissan tie-up

Europe’s embattled auto sector plans plant closures and layoffs

Automotive companies in Europe are closing plants and laying off thousands of workers A slew of automotive companies across Europe have announced plant closures and big layoffs recently as they struggle with weak demand, high costs, competition from China and a slower-than-expected transition to electric vehicles. Below are layoffs and site closures announced in recent… Continue reading Europe’s embattled auto sector plans plant closures and layoffs

German FAZ: Spaetzle with bamboo shoots008300

German quality workmanship, made in China. It is quite unlikely that Mercedes-Benz will engrave the designation of origin on the cylinder heads of the new four-cylinder engines when they debut in the CLA next year. In the future, the small combustion engines will be built by the Chinese partner Geely, whose founder is also a… Continue reading German FAZ: Spaetzle with bamboo shoots008300

German Manager Magazine: Electric cars, car sales and fear of China – the risk of billions live in the talk on December 3rd, 24003795

In many ways, 2024 will go down in history as a difficult year for the auto industry. If you look ahead, it is already clear: 2025 will not be any easier. Especially not for the sales departments of car manufacturers: On the one hand, they have to ensure that significantly more electric cars come onto… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Electric cars, car sales and fear of China – the risk of billions live in the talk on December 3rd, 24003795

ZF produces its 40 millionth passenger car axle drive

ZF has celebrated a new production milestone: production of 40 million passenger car axle drives for international passenger car OEMs since 1997. Add the 10 million bevel gear sets and differentials installed in ZF automatic and dual-clutch transmissions with integrated final drives, the total surpasses 50 million ZF final drives delivered. At present, ZF is… Continue reading ZF produces its 40 millionth passenger car axle drive

ZF produces its 40 millionth passenger car axle drive

ZF has celebrated a new production milestone: production of 40 million passenger car axle drives for international passenger car OEMs since 1997. Add the 10 million bevel gear sets and differentials installed in ZF automatic and dual-clutch transmissions with integrated final drives, the total surpasses 50 million ZF final drives delivered. At present, ZF is… Continue reading ZF produces its 40 millionth passenger car axle drive

Clean Technica: Europe EV Sales Report — In October, 24% of European Auto Sales Had a Plug003737

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Great month for Volkswagen Group Some 252,000 plugin vehicles were registered in Europe in October, rising 2% year over year (YoY), which represents the EV market’s second month of growth since April. Interestingly, BEVs are the ones pushing the… Continue reading Clean Technica: Europe EV Sales Report — In October, 24% of European Auto Sales Had a Plug003737

Europe’s embattled auto sector plans plant closures and layoffs

A slew of automotive companies have recently announced plant closures and big layoffs in Europe as they struggle with weak demand, high production costs, competition from Chinese rivals and slower-than-expected electric vehicle transition. Below are some of the companies which flagged layoffs and site closures announced in recent months: VALEO: French car parts supplier will… Continue reading Europe’s embattled auto sector plans plant closures and layoffs